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NameAL'S BAR & GRILLE
Address8321 MAGNOLIA ESTATES DR
SUITE B6
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/8/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed low chlorine sanitizer at dish machine- 0ppm. EHS and PIC tested dish machine with two different brands of test strips and retested machine after priming and obtaining fresh water. Chlorine dispenses from line at 200+ppm but does not read inside of machine with test strips. PIC contacted service company during inspection. EHS will return within 3 days to verify dish machine properly sanitizing equipment and utensils. Facility to utilize 3-compartment sink(QAC sanitizer) until dish machine repaired and properly dispensing solution. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded lettuce being held above 41F in flip-top portion of main make table. Product stored in styrofoam tray on top of insert pans. PIC stated product for taco special on menu. CDI: Food employee placed product into reach-in portion of table and cooled product (40F). Observed various TCS wing sauces (garlic parm, buffalo garlic parm, habanero, honey habanero) being held at room temperature. Ingredients in sauce include cooked peppers and fresh garlic in oil. CDI: EHS provided education and facility opting to cold hold product in fry make table going forward. REPEAT VIOLATION. **Continued non-compliance can result in Risk Control Plan and possible permit action at next inspection**
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards under prep table with moderate to heavy scoring.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice scoop holder soiled with buildup/powdery film.